Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-12-29
UNIONTOWN

WE had the pleasure Of meeting Gr j G Tag
CART. 50 well known a most efficient and
popular teacher throughout the county, few
days since. lie was also accompanied by his
brothers one Of whom is MIR. Taggart. who Is
attending the Business College at Hopedale,
o. The gentlemen had been making pleas
ant visit to Wheeling, and were returning to
their hone At Wheeling Valley, where they
will spend their vacation.
THERE was pleasant dinner party and
family reunion at the residence OF Mr.. John
Smith. OF this place, on Monday last. Oi his
children there were present, Mr. Hugh Smith
and wife, Of Oakland, Cal; Mr.. L. o. Smith,
wife and two daughters, of Wheeling Island;
Mr.. W. p. Hukill. wife and three children, oi
Bridgeport, o; Mr. J. 5. Lodge, wife and two
children, of Belmont county, and Mr.. Kirby
B. Smith, Of Wheeling. The family of Mr..
and Mrs Smith are scattered Throughout the
states, and only on one occasion was there
complete family reunion-7S when they
were called together TO mourn the loss Of
much loved sister. Itis not necessary to state
| that the dinner was nice one. and that so
cial enjoyment prevailed. On Christmas day
Alr Smith was seated at the head of the table
and Mrs. Smith at the foot; on raising their
plates, underneath each was gold coin rep
resenting the value, as we infer, Of S20, q
present from their son, Mr.. Hugh Smith
There was also an Interchange of nice pres
ents with the others, and very pleasant and
merry Christmas was celebrated. MIR Hugh
Smith and wife will return to their California
home about the 18th OF the coming month.
a SOCIAL PARTY was gotten up in honor Of
Mr.. James b Hoge and to celebrate his 2ls;
birthday, on Tuesday evening Of last week
| Although the evening was stormy, quite :
number OF guests were present and were mosi
Hospitality entertained and enjoyed pleasant
social occasion. Mr. Hoge is a son OF Mr. b
NJ Hoge, ofthis township, and known tc
MANY of the citizens OF the county. He i.
agent and telegrapher in the employ OF the
iC.L. &W.R R. Co, and is young man Of
sterling integrity, gentleman in manner.anC
one Sc birthday is worthy oftpecial honol
His vote will be cast in favor of truth ant
iustiee. and his skill and intelligence will pro
mote the interests Of his fellow men
WE regret to announce the illness OF Mrs
VIM. Walker, but hope that ere this her condi
tion is much improved Her brother, DR..
Cooke, of Bridgeport, accompanied by DR.
Fisher, came up last week.
| Mr. B. f. SIMPSON received a special
Christmas gift in the form Of fine boy, which
was presented him on Christmas eve. The
proud parents have the congratulations and
best wishes of 4 large circle OF friends.
Mr. DAVID HAYS is off on business toW
to Garnett, Kansas. lie will make visit al
so to friends in Iowa and Illinois, and will bt
Lbsent for several weeks.
CHRISTMAS was observed here in very
quiet way. The entertainment at Bannocl
the Friday evening previous, was one of the
prominent events, and the Sabbath school o.
the o. P. church, of this place, will give al
entertainment on Tuesday evening Of thi'
week.
PERsONAL-Mr. Laban Lodge. jr, made On'
of the best shots of the Sc ason, bringing dowr
his pheasant at a distance of so yards.-Mr
Ross Bentley, of Ontario Veterinary College
lis home during vacation.-Mr. Emmett Taylor
returned from pleasant visit to relatives il
Guernsey county.-Mr. George Walker il
home from Franklin College, and Mr.. Lee
downing from Washington College, Pa
lily to high Ridge, on Tuesday of last week
Mr.. Quean Frater has erected 4 nice new
dwelling in Shepherdstown, o. Ii.